Musician
Derived from the Swahili word 'kinyatta', which refers to a beaded belt or a type of jewelry worn by the Maasai people. It became prominent as a given name in honor of Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, who adopted the name as a symbol of national identity.
Less common today
Kenyatta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,160 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First President of Kenya and anti-colonial activist
NFL offensive tackle
NFL offensive tackle and Super Bowl champion
